10-27 | Goliad State Park to Host “Rio! Rio!” 2025 Event Nov. 8

Oct. 27, 2025

Experience Life Along the San Antonio River Through History

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GOLIAD COUNTY – Goliad State Park will host its annual “Rio! Rio!” event on Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. at Mission Espiritu Santo. This special event offers visitors the chance to step back in time and explore the skills and daily life of those who lived along the San Antonio River throughout history.

Attendees can participate in a variety of hands-on demonstrations and activities while reenactors and educators bring history to life. Displays include, but are not limited to:

Blacksmithing
Candle making
Archaeology
Spinning and weaving
Corn grinding
Ranching and roping

All programming materials for the event will be provided, but guests must bring their own drinking water. Guests should also wear appropriate footwear for walking on uneven outdoor surfaces.

Entrance to “Rio! Rio!” is included with the daily $4 standard entrance fee per person for ages 13 and older. Holders of a Texas State Parks Pass receive free entry for the pass holder and up to 14 passengers in the same vehicle.

About Goliad State Park – Goliad State Park encompasses more than 300 acres and is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The park is dedicated to conserving natural and cultural resources, providing recreational and educational opportunities and fostering an understanding of the diversity of Texas’ lands and heritage for all generations.

Contact Skye Evans for more information at (361) 645-3405 x2034, skye.evans@tpwd.texas.gov. Additional information can also be found on the Goliad State Park website or the park’s Facebook page.